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The River

Genres: Telenovela
Broadcast on: Mzansi Magic, Mzansi Wethu, 1Magic

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Seasons

Season 2

Channel Premiere Finale TX Time Episodes
1Magic 28 Jan 2019 24 Jan 2020 Weekdays, 20h00 - 20h30 260
Mzansi Magic 28 Sep 2020 24 Sep 2021 Weekdays, 19h00 - 19h30 260
Mzansi Wethu 04 Jul 2022 30 Jun 2023 Weekdays, 20h00 - 20h30 260


Season 2

The River is a South African telenovela revolving around communities on two different sides of a river: society's upper crust in exquisite mansions who will go to any lengths to maintain their wealth, and the exploited "common folk" who constantly toil with little to show for it.

Last season we saw how Tumi, her family and the wider Refilwe community were drawn into a web of lies and turmoil by Lindiwe Dlamini, who murdered, destroyed households and manipulated, continually evading justice.

Will the scales of morality tip in the favour of those Lindiwe has wronged in her ruthless quest to build a blood-drenched empire?

Will this mark the end of the villainous boss lady, as she battles for her life amid her legacy crumbling, or will the bonds of family prove stronger than Lindiwe's transgressions?

This season we'll also find out if Tumi will lead the Refilwe rebellion to ensure that Lindiwe gets her day of reckoning. With mounting evidence against Lindiwe and co., will this be the final nail in the coffin sealing her fate, or will she prove to have more tricks up her sleeve and define the odds?

And will a community torn apart by greed and violence finally rebuild and restore what was lost?

The series stars Presley Chweneyagae, Sindi Dlathu, Hlomla Dandala, Lawrence Maleka, Lunga Shabalala, Moshidi Motshegwa and newcomer Larona Moagi.

The River is an M-Net Original Production created and executive produced by Gwydion Beynon and Phathutshedzo Makwarela, for Tshedza Pictures. The duo are also the head writers. The supervising producers are Shona Ferguson and Connie Ferguson. Music is by Brendan Jury.

Cast and Characters

Lindiwe (Sindi Dlathu)
The enigmatic businesswoman who has sacrificed a great deal to become a success; and buries secrets with the same singlemindedness she buries bodies.

Zweli (Hlomla Dandala)
Married to Lindiwe, he completes the picture-perfect power couple that's revered and reviled in equal measure.

Zolani (Lawrence Maleka)
The adopted son of Lindiwe, who bites into forbidden fruit and later witnesses a terrible tragedy.

Thato (Don Mlangeni Nawa)
Itumeleng's father, who meets an unexpected reckoning that haunts his daughter, committing her to a greater cause.

Malefu (Moshidi Motshegwa)
Mother to Itumeleng, matriarch and pillar of strength in the family and township community.

Itumeleng (Larona Moagi)
The feisty young rebel who refuses to be silenced and roll over when her family and community become casualties of greed and excess.

Season 2 Cast

(scroll to bottom for available actor bios)
 

Starring

Presley Chweneyagae	...	Cobra
Moshidi Motshegwa	...	Malefu
Hlomla Dandala		...	Zweli
Lawrence Maleka		...	Zolani
Lunga Shabalala		...	Lindani
Larona Moagi		...	Itumeleng
Sindi Dlathu		...	Lindiwe Dlamini

Recurring / Guests

Tinah Mnumzana		...	Flora
Tango Ncetezo		...	Paulina
Thapelo Sebogodi	...	Khabzela
Matshepo Sekgopi	...	Dimpho
Siyabonga Sepotokele	...	Njabulo (as Siya Sepotokele)
Neo Mothopeng		...	Surgeon
Ferry Jele		...	Veronica
Thoko Ntshinga		...	Nomhle
Chuck Shisana		...	Detective Tshabalala
David Mohloki		...	Union Leader
Galaletsang Koffman	...	Beauty
Zenokuhle Maseko	...	Mbali
Lunga Mofokeng		...	Andile
Linda Mtoba		...	Nomonde
Ntombixolo Duku		...	Nurse
Cassidy Nery		...	Theatre Nurse
Loungo Masire		...	Female Detective (as Loungo "Fruity" Masire)
Samuel Mbeje		...	Union Leader 2
Oscar Mhlongo		...	Police Officer
Yithi Zulu		...	Ma Makhathini
Bianca Amato		...	Julia Hargreaves
Magalane Mogadime	...	Nurse (as Mogadime Magalane)
Zimele Ndhlovu		...	Worker 1
Khensani Ralekholela	...	Physio
Mpho Rodney wa Seerane	...	Detective (as Mpho Rodney Seerane)
T.J. Mokhuane		...	Tshepo
Matshidiso Mokonyane	...	Prison Guard
Thalita Mdlalose	...	Female Prisoner
Shahan Ramkissoon	...	Shahan Ramkissoon
Nthabi Thomas		...	Reporter 1
Khosi Khoza		...	Reporter 2
Sello Maake Ka-Ncube	...	Uncle Sechaba
Thato Letageng		...	Security Guard
Thabani Khumalo		...	Worker
Ntokozo Dlamini		...	Sihle Ngema (as Ntokozo TK Dlamini)
Noxolo Grootboom	...	Noxolo Grootboom
Tshepo Masela		...	Oracle Waiter / Barman
Kgosi Modisane		...	Journalist
Winnie Ntshaba		...	Zodwa (as Bawinile Ntshaba)
Nokuthula Ledwaba	...	Angel
Warren Masemola		...	Oupa
Zenzo Ngqobe		...	Percy
Brenda Ngxoli		...	Dambisa
Mashaba Mazibuko	...	Policeman (as Mashaba Paddy Mazibuko)
Sizwe Mtombeni		...	Relative 1
David Ndou		...	Relative 2
Nyiko Baloyi		...	Photographer
Busisiwe Nyundu		...	Female Relative
Gift Sebiloane		...	Police Officer
Thokozani Mbatha	...	Designer (as Thokosani "TK" Mbatha)
Tarhu Ngwane		...	Baby Keitumetse
Tarhuni Ngwane		...	Baby Keitumetse
Sanah Sibanyoni		...	Journalist
BJ Odendaal		...	Court Marshall
Mulalo Mudau		...	Prophet Francinah
Sibusiso Dube		...	Legal Expert
Michelle Craig		...	Journalist
Johannes Hattingh	...	Court Clerk (as Johannes Hatting)
Masasa Mbangeni		...	Akhona
Robert Whitehead	...	Judge Christopher Knowles
Thabo Malema		...	Ten Ten
Lawrence Mthembu	...	Stanley
Vinolia Mabele		...	Thembi Peters
Bolele Polisa		...	Reporter
Costa Carastavrakis	...	Mr Anderson
Tlou Meso		...	Paulina's Lawyer
Justin Strydom		...	Christo
Maduvha Madima		...	Minister Lufuno Joyful Mudau
Luncedo Buqa		...	Delivery Man
Marang Setshwaelo	...	Marang Setshwaelo
Lebogang Tlokana	...	Dora Phakathi
David Xamangela		...	Miner
Vusi Nova		...	Singer
Marothi Modiba		...	Coucillor
Kennedy Machaka		...	Miner 4
Anele Zondo		...	Faith
Mmarona Motshegoa	...	Precious
Nomasonto Tshabalala	...	Waitress
Roxy Nel		...	Poppie
Sibusiso Black Madondo	...	Jackie
Sana Mchunu		...	Matilda
Naume Ann Kuvhanda	...	Woman
Ntokozo Soko		...	Addict
Lillian Wolmarans	...	Woman
Nosipho Kuzwayo		...	School Girl 1
Tyson Richard Nxokweni	...	Security Guard
Joe Mafeto		...	Head Rep
Sibongile Mazibuko	...	Big Woman
Bonginkosi Zulu		...	Miner
Lerato Maseogane	...	Oracle Waiter
Clive Makhanya		...	Guard 1
Eddy Monare		...	Security Rep
Sefako Mamabolo		...	Mr Ramunyai
Nkanyiso Bhengu		...	Pastor Mdluli
Vusi Makgatho		...	Miner
Alina Moloi		...	Constable Candy
Mary-Anne Barlow	...	Gail
Karabo Lekunya		...	Instructor
Tshepo Masela		...	Joshua
Boitumelo Modise	...	Wedding Planner
Thembi Fakude		...	Josephina
Thembani Mentor		...	Bank Employee
Dalin Etoumbi Fouari	...	Angolan Dealer
Sivuyile Matshikiza	...	Photographer (as Sivuyile Matsikiza)
Tshepo Seagiso		...	Charlie (as Tshepo 'Bugzito' Seagiso)
Cyril Zuma		...	Photographer
David Sherwood		...	Priest
Judith Sephuma		...	Musician
Mmiso Luphondo		...	Mixologist
David Rapuluchukwu	...	Rebel Leader
David Konrad		...	Doctor
Neo Malao		...	Physical Therapist
Marvin Thanjekwayo	...	National Commissioner
David James		...	Nigel
Thobeka Shangase	...	Palesa
Clinton Mokgalutsi	...	Justin
Nonhlanhla Hlomuka	...	Palesa's Mother
Nelson Molapo		...	Palesa's Father
Brenda Mtambo		...	Musician
Kudza Andrew Mutrira	...	Pianist
Toto April		...	Stylist
Yolanda Awsumani	...	Glam Team
Ntsako Lebeya		...	Glam Team
Sphamandla Nxumalo	...	Waiter
Lindiwe Nyatyoba	...	Glam Team
Nandipha Qinela		...	Waitress
Shane Ramalepe		...	Potential Worker
Sibongile Nojila	...	Regina
Kirsten Mohamed		...	Kim
Collen Magongwa		...	Mosa
Pitso Maleka		...	Sales Rep
Promise Davids		...	Angry Man
Sphamandla Dhludhlu	...	Mavusana
Sandile Mfusi		...	Thulani
Zanenhlanhla Sithole	...	Secretary / HR Lady
Andisiwe Mkuyana	...	Qaqamba
Zwelakhe Mtsoka		...	Uncle Phakimpi
Philemon Tjale		...	Mahundred (as Philimon Tjale)
Arno Botes		...	Foreman
Hendry Motsepe		...	Miner (as Hendry Motsepa)
Faith Choshi		...	Designer (as Faith Chosi)
Daniel Joao		...	Jean-Pierre
Sikelelwa Vuyeleni	...	Receptionist
Janus du Plessis	...	Shane
Gaisang Noge		...	Masseuse (as Goisang Noge)
Khutso Raphapele	...	Doctor
Gift Leotlela		...	Union Leader 1
Bongani Nkosi		...	Union Leader 2
Axoli Mbontsi		...	Axoli
Zikhona Tshona		...	Journalist
Nolwazi Shange		...	Patience
Oupa Mazibuko		...	Security Guard
Itumeleng Banda		...	Theatre Sister
Thembani Zenzile	...	Doctor
Khutso Chuene		...	Male Nurse


Season 2 Cast

as
Malefu

as
Zweli

as
Zolani

as
Lindani

as
Itumeleng

as
Lindiwe Dlamini

as
Flora

as
Paulina

as
Khabzela

as
Dimpho

as
Detective Tshabalala

as
Nomhle

as
Veronica

as
Percy

as
Njabulo (as Siya Sepotokele)

as
Minister Lufuno Joyful Mudau

as
Oupa

as
Uncle Sechaba

as
Ten Ten

as
Dambisa

as
Union Leader

as
Surgeon

as
Reporter 1

as
Zodwa (as Bawinile Ntshaba)

as
Akhona

as
Judge Christopher Knowles

as
Christo

as
Precious

as
Jackie (as Sbusiso Black Madondo)

as
Matilda (as Sannah Mchunu)

as
Pastor Mdluli

as
Priest

as
Musician

as
Doctor

as
Nigel

as
Regina

as
Receptionist

as
Minister Patience Mhlongo

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Tshepo

as
Kedibone Mokoena

as
Faith

as
Mbali

as
Mavusana

as
Nomonde


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